| alcoholism |
a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped. |
| aloof |
showing little interest in or desire to be involved with other people; distant. |
| ambition |
a strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal. [2 definitions] |
| ambitious |
having or showing a strong desire to succeed; having ambition. [1/2 definitions] |
| appetite |
a desire to eat. [2 definitions] |
| ardent |
having or showing very strong feelings such as passion, loyalty, or desire. |
| avid |
having an eager desire for; greedy. [1/2 definitions] |
| care |
to have a desire; wish. [1/8 definitions] |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| crave |
to need or desire very much. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. [1/2 definitions] |
| deliberate |
When an action is deliberate, it is done on purpose. It is done because of a desire or plan. It is not done by accident. [1/3 definitions] |
| demand |
the desire for goods or services. [1/6 definitions] |
| desire |
When you desire something, you want it or wish for it. [3 definitions] |
| desperate |
having a great need or desire. [1/3 definitions] |
| determination |
When you have determination, you have made a strong decision to finish something or do what you have to do to reach your goal. You have a strong desire and a strong will to do something. |
| drive |
a strong desire; ambition. [1/11 definitions] |
| envious |
showing or feeling envy or desire for what another has. |
| feel like |
to have a desire for or interest in. |
| greed |
a great desire for more wealth and possessions than one needs or deserves. |